Lead Production Technician - Formulator 1st Shift

Quva • Bloomsbury, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Lead Production Technician - Formulator plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include daily coordination and working schedules for the formulations teams that are assigned to work in a specific area. Oversees planning, scheduling and daily execution for the formulation/manufacture of bulk and non-sterile products in the controlled and classified areas. Will support training of new formulators in daily manufacturing activities for non-sterile and sterile bulk/CSP operations such as; chemical weighing, sterile filter integrity testing, aseptic cleaning and disinfection of cleanroom, active ingredient inventory controls. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US. This is a full-time role for our 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based on site in our Bloomsbury, NJ location. This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws. Quva is a national, industry-leading provider of compounded injectable medicines and software solutions that help power the business of hospital and health-system pharmacy. Quva Pharma produces and distributes injectable medicines required by health care providers and critical to patient care. Quva BrightStream partners with health-systems to analyze large amounts of data and through AI and machine learning, develops software solutions that turns the data into insights that are used to better run their pharmacy operation. Quva’s overall product and technology offerings help health-systems achieve greater value and deliver the highest-quality patient care. Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Quva's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with Quva is “at will.”

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED from recognized institution or organization
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrated performance with direct supervision of a team
• At least 1-year pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Strong Math skills
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice To Haves

• College Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Daily coordination and working schedules for the formulations teams that are assigned to work in a specific area
• Oversees planning, scheduling and daily execution for the formulation/manufacture of bulk and non-sterile products in the controlled and classified areas
• Support training of new formulators in daily manufacturing activities for non-sterile and sterile bulk/CSP operations such as; chemical weighing, sterile filter integrity testing, aseptic cleaning and disinfection of cleanroom, active ingredient inventory controls
• Oversee activities, including scheduling dispensing, formulating, cleaning, compounding and sterile filtration activities
• Oversee and supports the dispensing of chemicals and raw materials that will be used to manufacture bulk intermediate products
• Oversee and supports preparation of bulk intermediate solutions that will be used in compounded sterile products
• Complete necessary documents for accountability and traceability of product following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Comply with cGMPs, and company ISO standards
• Comply with 503B guidelines; cGMPs, and company standards
• Maintain Daily/ Bi-Weekly/Monthly cleaning of processing room and equipment and fill out appropriate preventative maintenance forms and checklists in accordance with SOP’s
• Immediate notification of production management of deviations to established processes or procedures
• Pass & maintain Gown qualification
• Pass & maintain Bulk Bag Media Fill Qualification
• Perform training of on-the-job skills
• Work with the area supervisor to manage daily activities of the formulation technicians to meet production schedule
• Maintain Daily/ Bi-Weekly/Monthly cleaning of processing room and equipment
• Timely address and escalate process nonconformities in batch formulation as appropriate
• Promotes active listening with team members
• Contributes appropriately to conversations
• Maintain documentation, including batch documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices

Benefits

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees